We’re officially in the dog days of summer, and if your perfume collection is still stuck in spring, consider this your sign to switch things up. Alongside reapplying SPF and living in your airiest dresses, there’s something about July that has us leaning fully into our easiest, breeziest versions of ourselves. Maybe that’s a fruity tropical fragrance that you’re wearing while on vacation, a salt-soaked skin scent during a heat wave, or a rich gourmand that somehow still works in the heat.
This month’s fragrance launches prove there’s no single way to smell like summer. From Kayali’s newest Boujee perfume to Bond No.9’s unique takes on woody oud, there’s plenty of newness out now to craft the ultimate summer scent wardrobe.
Ahead, discover — and shop — the best new perfumes landing this July.
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Ôrəbella CANDIED SAND Body & Hair Perfume Mist
One of two new additions to Ôrəbella’s suite of hair and body mists, Candied Sand is a modern interpretation of a beachy summer scent. The warm musky gourmand blends creamy coconut milk with amber, sandalwood, vanilla bean, and skin musk for a scent that feels soft, cozy, and lightly sweet without becoming overpowering.
Ôrebella CANDIED SAND Body & Hair Perfume Mist, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Ôrəbella NEROLI’S HALO Body & Hair Perfume Mist
Fresh, sun-soaked, and effortlessly wearable, Ôrəbella’s new Neroli Halo Hair & Body Mist is another “summer in a bottle” scent, but one that leans into sparkling neroli. The bright floral-citrus fragrance layers bright bergamot and neroli with sea salt, orange blossom, and soft musks, creating a breezy scent that’s clean and fresh but with a sensual touch. Like the rest of the brand’s hair and body mists, it’s perfect for an all-over refresh whenever you need a quick pick-me-up.
Ôrebella NEROLI’S HALO Body & Hair Perfume Mist, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Bond No. 9 My Oud Eau de Parfum
Oud tends to be one of perfumery’s most polarizing notes: You either love its rich, woody depth or avoid it altogether. But if there’s one interpretation that could win over skeptics, it’s Bond No. 9’s My Oud, one of two new oud fragrances out this month from the brand. Rather than leaning heavy or smoky, this summer-ready take brightens earthy oud with juicy pineapple nectar and pink grapefruit before unfolding into a fruity rose heart. A base of myrrh, patchouli, labdanum, and, of course, oud, adds warmth and depth without overwhelming.
Bond No. 9 My Oud Eau de Parfum, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Bond No.9 Super Oud Eau de Parfum
If, on the other hand, you can never get enough oud, Bond No. 9’s Super Oud is the bolder of the brand’s two new releases. This unapologetically decadent fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of comforting coffee and herbal saffron before revealing a heart of white rose and olibanum. It all settles into an indulgent base of patchouli, suede, amber, and plenty of oud, creating a luxurious scent with serious staying power.
Bond No. 9 Super Oud Eau de Parfum, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Kayali Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22
Kayali’s new Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk sounds more like something you’d order at a Starbucks, but is actually the latest dessert-inspired perfume that people can’t get enough of. (In fact, it already sold out at Sephora.) The warm gourmand opens with an irresistibly decadent smorgasbord of salted caramel, creamy coconut, and whipped milk, before revealing a heart of white chocolate and vanilla caviar. As it dries down, caramel santal, and soft musk give the sugary sweetness a cozy, skin-like finish that lingers long after the first spritz.
Kayali BOUJEE KITTY CARAMEL MILK 22 | Eau de Parfum, $, available at Sephora
Megan Thee Stallion Hot Girl Summer Eau de Parfum
Megan Thee Stallion’s debut fragrance could only be called one thing: Hot Girl Summer. The floral-woody scent opens with creamy coconut and sunlit citrus before blooming into a lush orchid heart. As it dries down, smoky vetiver adds an earthy, slightly androgynous edge that keeps the tropical sweetness from feeling overly beachy, making it just as fitting for a night out as it is for a day in the sun.
Megan Thee Stallion Hot Girl Summer Eau de Parfum, $, available at Ulta Beauty
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Polka Paradise
The newest interpretation of Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl is Blush Polka Paradise, a playful, sweeter take on the beloved fragrance. The floral combination pairs airy peony and delicate rosewater with powdery tonka bean, creating a soft, romantic scent that feels light enough for daytime but polished enough for evenings. If your fragrance collection is missing a classic, feminine floral, this one’s worth a spritz.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush Polka Paradise Collector’s Edition, $, available at Macy’s
Jil Sander Shiso
Jil Sander’s sophomore Olfactory Series collection dropped this month, introducing six new unisex fragrances inspired by the house’s minimalist aesthetic. Think clean, aldehyde-forward blends starring unexpected notes like shiso, salt, sesame, and mahogany, which each perfume is named after.
Jil Sander Shiso 100 ml, $, available at Jil Sander
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